After the tragic passing of Freddie Mercury, Queen gave us one final album with Made in Heaven. Freddie had recorded a number of vocals before his death, and the rest of the band finished the songs around them. The result is both moving and bittersweet – a posthumous record that shows flashes of Queen’s brilliance, but also carries some of the inconsistency that defined their later years.

By the 90s, Queen’s albums had become a bit hit or miss. They always had a couple of ... read more

After the massive success of 36 Chambers and the Wu-Tang members starting to branch out with their own solo projects (with RZA still handling most of the production), ODB came through with Return to the 36 Chambers (Dirty Version), and this is exactly why people love ODB.

On 36 Chambers we already got a glimpse of just how unique ODB was. His wild, unhinged flow, the crazy delivery, the raw and unpredictable energy, he was really that guy. And from the very start of this album, you get the ... read more

Well... this was pretty unnecessary. After already being on a rough run with his last two albums, Lil Baby decided to drop a collection of some popular leaks for his birthday. And somehow this might be even rougher than the albums. It’s just the same thing we’ve been hearing from him for what feels like forever now. The production is so bland, nothing stands out, nothing excites you, just the same repetitive trap beats we've already heard so many times.

And Lil Baby himself ... read more

This one was long overdue for me. I wanted to listen to this record for such a long time, somehow never got around to listen to it, and now I’m finally here. And it was totally worth the wait. This album just flows so nicely from start to finish. Saba sounds super comfortable the whole way through, switching between rapping and singing with much ease. He doesn’t try to get overly deep or heavy on every track, he just gives you something that feels pretty good and enjoyable to listen ... read more

Tyga really did it again. And not in a good way. This has to be one of the dullest records of the entire year. The man has basically been making the same kind of songs for what feels like a decade now, and somehow this album manages to be even worse than usual. At least on his older stuff there were always one or two bops. Here there’s nothing. It’s like he tried to recreate what he already made before, only this time with even less effort (not that he put any effort in his earlier ... read more

Well… Teddy Swims. What can you even say about him at this point. The guy completely blew up over the last two years. You hear him on the radio all the time, he pops up on TikTok constantly, and he’s basically everywhere whether you asked for him or not. And honestly it’s really hard to shake the feeling that he’s an industry plant. He gets pushed so aggressively by radio stations and labels that it’s almost impossible not to run into his music. You don’t ... read more

The Black Album is an album that just carries myth around it. Originally meant to drop in 1987 as the follow-up to Sign “O” the Times, Prince famously pulled it last minute, saying it was “too dark, too evil”. Instead, he scrapped it and dropped Lovesexy in ’88, which is basically the total opposite in mood: bright, spiritual, uplifting. And that’s exactly what makes The Black Album such a mfascinating part of his discography. For years, it circulated as a ... read more

After the pretty underwhelming A Momentary Lapse of Reason, Pink Floyd came back in 1994 with The Division Bell. Still no Roger Waters, so yeah, this is basically David Gilmour’s show at this point. But the difference here is that it actually feels more like a Pink Floyd record again. It’s more focused, more atmospheric, more immersive. With Momentary Lapse it felt like Gilmour was more of trying to prove he could keep the Pink Floyd name going, but the songs didn’t really ... read more

This album... This is the GOAT hip-hop album. Like, maybe the best hip-hop album ever, and honestly one of the best albums ever, period. Illmatic is how you make an entrance that nobody forgets. Nas was what, 20 years old? And he drops this? That’s absolutely insane.

The album kicks off with N.Y. State of Mind, and already… man, it’s insane. The beat is pretty straightforward, gritty, dusty, New York-ish (if that makes sense?), just perfect. Nothing extra, nothing flashy, ... read more

And just like that, the Mass Appeal Legend Has It... series keeps proving how good it can get. This time we get De La Soul returning for the first time in nine years with a new album, and also their first without Trugoy the Dove (R.I.P.). They really came through with something beautiful and heartfelt, while still hitting pretty hard. And hearing Trugoy’s voice on this album feels really special.

On Cabin In The Sky they lean fully into their classic 'De La Soul' style. Warm, ... read more

Daniel Lopatin, AKA Oneohtrix Point Never, is back. And he’s really back with a bang. He already built this huge legacy as one of the strongest electronic and ambient producers around, and somehow he still manages to push things even further with this new album. With seven singles already out beforehand, I thought I had a decent idea of what was coming. Those tracks were stunning on their own. Still, the full album surprised me in the very best way.

The whole concept revolves around how ... read more

It's fucking peak, AGAIN. Man, OPN simply can't miss. All of these singles have been absolutely breathtaking. Can't wait for the album to drop tomorrow.

Wow... what a turnaround. After Elvis came back from the army in 1960, things went downhill creatively for a while. His manager basically locked him into this endless cycle of movies + soundtracks — all designed to promote each other — and at first it kind of worked. But after a few years, the quality just dipped hard. You can really hear it too. The early soundtracks were still decent, but then we got that rough stretch: Fun in Acapulco, Kissin’ Cousins, Roustabout, Girl ... read more

After a really enjoyable debut album that already showed how naturally talented Elvis was, he came right back with a second album — and it just pushes his status as one of the greatest performers ever even further. The man really didn’t waste any time.

Just like the debut, this one is full of covers. And honestly, I don’t think that’s something to hold against him. Elvis wasn’t a songwriter, he was a performer. That was his whole thing. And on this album he again ... read more

Biggie, the legend. What a way to make a debut. Back in 1994, he dropped Ready to Die and completely shook the whole hip-hop scene. This is definitely one of the greatest debuts in music history, any genre. From day one, Biggie placed himself at the top of the game and cemented his name forever.

He was still young man when he made this, but you immediately hear he’d been through a lot, and that he was born with a rare kind of talent. That voice, flow, cadence, personality, it all just ... read more

Wow… this one has been long overdue. I’ve heard Elvis’ music my entire life — his voice, his hits, the whole “King of Rock ’n’ Roll” image — but I never actually sat down and listened to a full Elvis album front to back. So I finally did it, starting with his debut, and I really get it now.

Right from the start it’s clear how naturally talented he was. His deep voice, the confident attitude — it’s all there immediately. ... read more

And another single?? At this point, it feels like half the album’s already out haha. But I’m not complaining because OPN just keeps delivering. D.I.S. is another amazing single for his upcoming album Tranquilizer, and it really continues the streak he’s been on lately. These singles just feel like a worthy return to his roots of atmospheric, transcendental ambient music.

This one in particular is so beautifully textured. It’s got a very dreamy, otherworldly feeling that ... read more

Finally, Rosalía's back with a brand new album after the amazing MOTOMAMÍ, and she’s done something completely different this time — and it’s absolutely beautiful. LUX really feels like stepping into a whole new world, and it's something I haven't heard in such a long time. From the very first seconds, you can ready tell she’s going for something much more orchestral and classical, and it fits her voice perfectly. Her vocals are already so ... read more

R.I.P. to one of the greatest artists of all time. A true pioneer. A genre-shifting, genre-bending artist. An amazing vocalist. An amazing multi-instrumentalist and musician. A visionary. A legend.

Brown Sugar is 100% one of the best debut albums ever made, and also just one of the best albums of all time in general. This album completely changed the game when it came out in 1995. D’Angelo came through with something new, something so pure and soulful that it instantly became the ... read more

ANOTHER ONE???

OPN is seriously on an unreal run right now. If Tranquilizer keeps up this level of quality, it’s gonna be a legendary record.

Cherry Blue is absolutely breathtaking. Like, how does he keep doing this? It just hits every nerve in your brain, triggering all the right senses. The textures, the atmosphere, the emotion, everything about it feels so otherworldly. OPN really did that again. Can't wait for Tranquilizer.